Panama lost a close game to Puerto Rico, falling 4-3 on March 7, 2026, per MLB.com’s Gameday. The one-run result underscores the tight margins in international baseball matchups.
A subsidiary of a Hong Kong-based company is seeking $2 billion in damages after Panama took control of two key ports on the Panama Canal, raising economic and diplomatic stakes.
MLB.com reports Cuba beat Panama 3-1 on March 6, 2026. The narrow margin suggests a competitive game; full boxscore details are available on MLB.com.
Panama City is considering a tunnel beneath the Panama Canal and has shown interest in Elon Musk’s Boring Company for the project. The idea reflects growing pressure to improve transportation across the capital’s canal-divided geography.
TVN Media staff volunteered to support Fundación Latidos, a Panamanian foundation aiding children with congenital heart disease. Fundación Latidos called the effort a meaningful symbol of bravery for operated children.
Ironman 70.3 Panamá 2026 set a participation record with over 1,500 athletes from 50+ countries. The March 22 race on Calzada de Amador features a Panama Canal swim and 30% women competitors.
Panama’s political debate is centered on José Raúl Mulino’s Miami meeting with Donald Trump, the future of key port terminals, and the water crisis. The issues are drawing scrutiny over diplomacy, infrastructure and public service delivery.
Civil society groups in Panama are rejecting a proposal to replace front-of-pack warning labels with QR codes, saying it would weaken consumer protection and public health. They are calling for stronger enforcement against ultra-processed foods in schools and tougher nutrition rules.
MLB.com says Team Panama will foreground speed and aggressive play at the World Baseball Classic, embracing a “play fast, play hard” identity heading into the tournament.
TVN energized the Sabores de Colón gastronomic and cultural festival by staging contests, dances and cash prize giveaways, keeping a festive atmosphere for attending families.
MLB.com posed the question “Is it time for Panama’s big moment?” on Feb. 28, 2026, prompting renewed attention to the country’s place in baseball and potential opportunities arising from increased visibility.
Panama has reversed support for a proposed IMO carbon levy on shipping after being named as a co-sponsor of a proposal that would cancel the levy; experts say US pressure is influencing the shift.
The ATP has declared that fiscal incentives for Hoteles Decameron’s Río Hato project expired on Dec. 31, 2025, ending 26 years of benefits and prompting notifications to fiscal and customs authorities.
Hong Kong has issued a strong protest after Panama took control of canal ports, raising questions about the implications for trade, sovereignty, and port operations. The dispute highlights the international sensitivity surrounding the Panama Canal.
Panama has assumed operational control of the Port of Balboa, ending years of management by Hong Kong-based CK Hutchison Holdings. The move could reshape operations and trade flows tied to the Panama Canal.
Panama has canceled a China-linked port deal and shifted canal terminals to Maersk and MSC, a move with major trade and geopolitical implications. The source does not give full details on the terms or timing of the change.
Panama has taken control of two major canal-linked ports from a Hong Kong operator after a Supreme Court ruling. The move underscores the strategic importance of infrastructure tied to the Panama Canal.
TVN Radio and TVMAX launched Carnival celebrations on Vía Centenario with a giveaway activation, distributing gifts and transforming the roadway into a lively pre-Carnival party.
CNBC reports CK Hutchison has warned of legal action amid an intensifying U.S.–China contest over Panama Canal ports, raising commercial and geopolitical stakes for Panama.
The Panama Canal Authority and the U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council signed an MOU to strengthen cooperation on grain shipments, data sharing and market analysis, reinforcing the Canal’s role in U.S. agricultural trade.